
Answer (c)
A Cess imposed by the central government is a tax on tax, levied by the government for a specific purpose. Generally, Cess is expected to be levied till the time the government gets enough money for that purpose.
Some of the major cesses include Education Cess, Road Cess or (Fuel Cess), Infrastructure Cess, Clean Energy Cess, Krishi Kalyan Cess and Swachh Bharat Cess.
Surcharge is a charge on any tax, charged on the tax already paid. As the name suggests, surcharge is an additional charge or tax.
The main surcharges are that on personal income tax (on high income slabs and on super rich) and on corporate income tax.
A common feature of both surcharge and cess is that the Centre need not share it with states.
Answer (c)
A Cess imposed by the central government is a tax on tax, levied by the government for a specific purpose. Generally, Cess is expected to be levied till the time the government gets enough money for that purpose.
Some of the major cesses include Education Cess, Road Cess or (Fuel Cess), Infrastructure Cess, Clean Energy Cess, Krishi Kalyan Cess and Swachh Bharat Cess.
Surcharge is a charge on any tax, charged on the tax already paid. As the name suggests, surcharge is an additional charge or tax.
The main surcharges are that on personal income tax (on high income slabs and on super rich) and on corporate income tax.
A common feature of both surcharge and cess is that the Centre need not share it with states.
Answer(a)
An expansionary monetary policy is focused on expanding (increasing) the money supply in an economy. An expansionary monetary policy is implemented by lowering key interest rates thus increasing market liquidity.
On the other hand, a contractionary monetary policy is focused on contracting (decreasing) the money supply in an economy.
A contractionary monetary policy is implemented by increasing key interest rates thus reducing market liquidity.
Answer(a)
An expansionary monetary policy is focused on expanding (increasing) the money supply in an economy. An expansionary monetary policy is implemented by lowering key interest rates thus increasing market liquidity.
On the other hand, a contractionary monetary policy is focused on contracting (decreasing) the money supply in an economy.
A contractionary monetary policy is implemented by increasing key interest rates thus reducing market liquidity.
Answer(c)
Between September 20, 2019 and July 31, 2020, India’s foreign exchange reserves have grown by $106 billion making it the fifth largest holder of reserves in the world, following factors have contributed in rise in forex reserves:
o FPI and FDI inflows
o Dip in crude oil prices
o Dip in gold imports
Import savings aslockdown across countries in response to Covid-19 pandemic impacted global trade and has resulted in a sharp dip in import expenditure — electronics, gold and also crude oil prices among others.
Answer(c)
Between September 20, 2019 and July 31, 2020, India’s foreign exchange reserves have grown by $106 billion making it the fifth largest holder of reserves in the world, following factors have contributed in rise in forex reserves:
o FPI and FDI inflows
o Dip in crude oil prices
o Dip in gold imports
Import savings aslockdown across countries in response to Covid-19 pandemic impacted global trade and has resulted in a sharp dip in import expenditure — electronics, gold and also crude oil prices among others.
Answer(b)
Attorney General is appointed by the President of India on advice of Union Cabinet under Article 76(1) of the Constitution and holds office during the pleasure of the President.
Answer(b)
Attorney General is appointed by the President of India on advice of Union Cabinet under Article 76(1) of the Constitution and holds office during the pleasure of the President.
Answer(d)
The time between prorogation and reassembly is called Recess.
Prorogation means the end of a session.
Answer(d)
The time between prorogation and reassembly is called Recess.
Prorogation means the end of a session.
Answer(a)
The law is a way to protect the fundamental rights of the citizens of the people of the world.
Through the constitution in democratic countries, duties are assigned to the people in order to protect the basic human rights of the people.
One of these rights is liberty. So, there is no liberty without laws.
Answer(a)
The law is a way to protect the fundamental rights of the citizens of the people of the world.
Through the constitution in democratic countries, duties are assigned to the people in order to protect the basic human rights of the people.
One of these rights is liberty. So, there is no liberty without laws.
Answer(d)
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that assists countries in economic and industrial development.
It is headquartered at the UN Office in Vienna, Austria, with a permanent presence in over 60 countries.
Answer(d)
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that assists countries in economic and industrial development.
It is headquartered at the UN Office in Vienna, Austria, with a permanent presence in over 60 countries.
Answer(c)
When the Simon Commission came to India in 1928, it was vehemently opposed by Indians especially the Congress Party for the lack of a single Indian in the Commission.
So, the Secretary of State for India, Lord Birkenhead challenged the Indian leaders to draft a constitution for India, implicitly implying that Indians were not capable of finding a common path and drafting a constitution.
This committee was headed by Motilal Nehru Other members were Ali Imam, Tej Bahadur Sapru, Mangal Singh, M S Aney, Subhas Chandra Bose, Shuaib Qureshi and G R Pradhan.
The major components of the Nehru Report are:
o Bill of Rights
o Assigning Equal rights to men and women as citizens
o Formation of a federal form of government with residuary powers in the hands of Centre
o Proposal for the creation of Supreme Court
Answer(c)
When the Simon Commission came to India in 1928, it was vehemently opposed by Indians especially the Congress Party for the lack of a single Indian in the Commission.
So, the Secretary of State for India, Lord Birkenhead challenged the Indian leaders to draft a constitution for India, implicitly implying that Indians were not capable of finding a common path and drafting a constitution.
This committee was headed by Motilal Nehru Other members were Ali Imam, Tej Bahadur Sapru, Mangal Singh, M S Aney, Subhas Chandra Bose, Shuaib Qureshi and G R Pradhan.
The major components of the Nehru Report are:
o Bill of Rights
o Assigning Equal rights to men and women as citizens
o Formation of a federal form of government with residuary powers in the hands of Centre
o Proposal for the creation of Supreme Court
Answer(a)
There were four dynasties which ruled over Vijayanagara - Sangama Dynasty, Saluva Dynasty, Tuluva Dynasty and Aravidu Dynasty.
It was the first dynasty to rule over the Vijaynagara empire.
The founders of the empire, Harihar I and Bukka belonged to this dynasty. It ruled from 1334 AD to 1485 AD.
Answer(a)
There were four dynasties which ruled over Vijayanagara - Sangama Dynasty, Saluva Dynasty, Tuluva Dynasty and Aravidu Dynasty.
It was the first dynasty to rule over the Vijaynagara empire.
The founders of the empire, Harihar I and Bukka belonged to this dynasty. It ruled from 1334 AD to 1485 AD.
Answer(b)
Vishti was form of forced labour extracted by either state, provincial governor or local chief.
It is also mentioned on Gupta era copper inscriptions that enlist variety of taxes.
Answer(b)
Vishti was form of forced labour extracted by either state, provincial governor or local chief.
It is also mentioned on Gupta era copper inscriptions that enlist variety of taxes.
Answer(d)
There are 8 national missions forming the core of the NAPCC which represent multi-pronged, long term and integrated strategies for achieving key goals in climate change.
o National Solar Mission
o National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency
o National Mission on Sustainable Habitat
o National Water Mission
o National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem
o National Mission for A Green India
o National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture
o National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change
Answer(d)
There are 8 national missions forming the core of the NAPCC which represent multi-pronged, long term and integrated strategies for achieving key goals in climate change.
o National Solar Mission
o National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency
o National Mission on Sustainable Habitat
o National Water Mission
o National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem
o National Mission for A Green India
o National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture
o National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change
Answer (b)
The WMO Greenhouse Gas Bulletin reports on atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases.
Emission Gap represent what goes into the atmosphere. WMO is the specialized agency of the UN for meteorology (weather and climate), operational hydrology and related geophysical sciences, established in 1950. India is a member of WMO.
Answer (b)
The WMO Greenhouse Gas Bulletin reports on atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases.
Emission Gap represent what goes into the atmosphere. WMO is the specialized agency of the UN for meteorology (weather and climate), operational hydrology and related geophysical sciences, established in 1950. India is a member of WMO.
Answer(b)
In India, the IMD names the cyclones that develop over the North Indian Ocean, including the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea.
Nisarga was a name given by Bangladesh in a list, which has been formulated by a group of countries.
The word 'Nisarga' means nature. It hit the Maharashtra and Gujarat coast on June 2, 2020.
Answer(b)
In India, the IMD names the cyclones that develop over the North Indian Ocean, including the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea.
Nisarga was a name given by Bangladesh in a list, which has been formulated by a group of countries.
The word 'Nisarga' means nature. It hit the Maharashtra and Gujarat coast on June 2, 2020.
Answer(d)
It is known as 'the doctor' because of its invigorating dryness compared with humid tropical air. So, helps the bacteria to survive.
The harmattan wind stream occasionally extends south of the equator during the northern winter as an upper air wind over the south-westerly monsoon.
Answer(d)
It is known as 'the doctor' because of its invigorating dryness compared with humid tropical air. So, helps the bacteria to survive.
The harmattan wind stream occasionally extends south of the equator during the northern winter as an upper air wind over the south-westerly monsoon.
Answer(a)
Project NETRA is an initiative by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) which is an early warning system in space to detect debris and hazards to the Indian satellites.
Under this project, the ISRO plans to put up many observational facilities like telescopes, connected radars, data processing units, and a control centre.
Answer(a)
Project NETRA is an initiative by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) which is an early warning system in space to detect debris and hazards to the Indian satellites.
Under this project, the ISRO plans to put up many observational facilities like telescopes, connected radars, data processing units, and a control centre.
Answer(b)
It is an illegal software developed for cornering confirmed Railway reservation over the IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation). It works through;
o The software logs into the IRCTC server through multiple Ids.
o It bypasses captcha code and also gets sync with the bank OTP with the help of a mobile app and feeds it to the requisite form to book tickets automatically.
o It also auto-fills the passenger and payment details in the forms and makes the whole process a quick and less time-consuming process.
o This makes the complete process of Indian Rail ticket booking at a fly speed.
Answer(b)
It is an illegal software developed for cornering confirmed Railway reservation over the IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation). It works through;
o The software logs into the IRCTC server through multiple Ids.
o It bypasses captcha code and also gets sync with the bank OTP with the help of a mobile app and feeds it to the requisite form to book tickets automatically.
o It also auto-fills the passenger and payment details in the forms and makes the whole process a quick and less time-consuming process.
o This makes the complete process of Indian Rail ticket booking at a fly speed.
Answer(a)
EMV is short for Europay, MasterCard, and Visa, the 1994 founders. It commonly refers to a credit card with a smart chip.
The new chip on credit cards means payment security for 10 billion cards in early 2020. It can be used in three forms: contact, contactless, and mobile.
Answer(a)
EMV is short for Europay, MasterCard, and Visa, the 1994 founders. It commonly refers to a credit card with a smart chip.
The new chip on credit cards means payment security for 10 billion cards in early 2020. It can be used in three forms: contact, contactless, and mobile.
Answer (d)
Answer (d)